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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,250.06, 62,223.64 and 39,271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,250.06, 62,223.64 and 39,271.35 is: 54,002.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,250.06 : 62,223.64 = 39,271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,250.06/62,223.64 = 39,271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,250.06x = 62,223.64 × 39,271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,250.06x = 2,443,606,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,606,350.77/45,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,002.28

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